Ducati Scrambler 1100 2018 Maintenance Schedule
The 2018 Ducati Scrambler 1100 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, oil, valve clearance, spark plugs, air filter, brake fluid, drive chain maintenance, tires and battery. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1079ccEngine size
42Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Ducati Scrambler 1100 Owner's Manual (ManualsLib mirror) (this document covers model years 2018–2020): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading of error memory (DDS) and check of software/technical updates | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Dealer reads fault memory and checks for ECU software/technical updates via DDS diagnostic tool. |
| Check for technical updates and recall campaigns | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Dealer checks for outstanding recall campaigns/technical bulletins. |
| Change engine oil and filter | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Replace engine oil and oil filter (Shell Advance 4T Ultra 15W-50 or equivalent JASO MA2/API SM). |
| Clean engine oil mesh filter assembly | Every 24,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Clean the mesh (screen) oil filter assembly inside the engine. |
| Check and/or adjust valve clearance | Every 12,000 km | Expert | Desmodromic valve clearance check/shim adjustment, dealer-only (desmo service). |
| Change timing belts | Every 24,000 km · Every 60 months | Professional | Replace the rubber toothed camshaft timing belts. Interference engine - belt failure risks major engine damage. |
| Change spark plugs | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
| Clean air filter | Every 24,000 km | Easy | Clean/blow out the air filter element. |
| Change air filter | Every 24,000 km | Easy | Replace the air filter element. |
| Check brake and clutch fluid level | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front/rear brake fluid and clutch fluid reservoir levels. |
| Change brake and clutch fluid | Every 36 months · Replace every 36 months | Moderate | Full brake and clutch fluid replacement (time-based only, no mileage trigger printed). |
| Check tightening of front/rear brake caliper bolts and front brake disc bolts | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Torque check on brake caliper mounting bolts and front brake disc bolts. |
| Check tightening of rear brake disc and phonic wheel bolts | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Torque check on rear brake disc and ABS phonic wheel bolts (may require rear wheel shaft removal). |
| Check front and rear wheel nuts tightening | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Torque check on front and rear axle/wheel nuts. |
| Check frame-to-engine fasteners tightening | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Torque check on engine-to-frame mounting fasteners. |
| Check wheel hub bearings | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Inspect front/rear wheel hub bearings for play/wear. |
| Check and lubricate rear wheel shaft | Every 48,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Inspect and grease the rear wheel/axle shaft. |
| Check cush drive damper on rear sprocket | Every 24,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Inspect rubber cush drive dampers in the rear sprocket carrier. |
| Check tightening of final drive sprocket nuts | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Torque check on front and rear sprocket retaining nuts. |
| Check final drive chain/sprocket wear and sliding shoe wear | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Inspect chain, front/rear sprocket teeth, and swingarm sliding shoe for wear. |
| Check final drive chain tension and lubrication | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Dealer-level chain tension check and lubrication (separate from more frequent owner-level check). |
| Check steering head bearings and lubricate if necessary | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Check play in steering head bearings; lubricate/adjust as needed. |
| Change front fork fluid | Every 36,000 km | Advanced | Replace front fork oil. |
| Visually check front fork and rear shock absorber seals | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Visual inspection of fork and shock oil seals for leaks. |
| Check freedom of movement and tightening of side/central stand | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check stand pivot movement and mounting bolt torque. |
| Visually check fuel lines | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Visual inspection of fuel hoses for cracking/leaks. |
| Check hoses and electric wiring in view | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check clearance, routing, and condition of visible hoses and wiring. |
| Lubricate handlebar and pedal control levers | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate brake/clutch lever pivots and footpeg control linkages. |
| Check tyre pressure and wear (dealer service) | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Dealer-level tyre pressure and tread wear check. |
| Check battery charge level | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check battery state of charge. |
| Check secondary air system operation | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Check secondary air injection system function. |
| Check operation of electric safety devices | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check side stand sensor, front/rear brake light switches, engine kill switch, gear/neutral sensor. |
| Check lighting, turn indicators, horn and controls | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Function check of all lighting and horn. |
| Reset Service indication through DDS | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Reset the service-due countdown indicator via diagnostic tool. |
| Final test and road test (incl. ABS, idling) | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Post-service road test verifying safety systems and idle behaviour. |
| Softly clean the motorcycle | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Post-service cleaning. |
| Fill out on-board service documentation (Service Booklet) | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Record service performed in the Service Booklet/on-board documentation. |
| Check engine oil level | Every 1,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Owner-level check of oil level via sight glass. |
| Check brake fluid level (owner check) | Every 1,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Owner-level check of front/rear brake fluid reservoir levels. |
| Check tyre pressure and wear (owner check) | Every 1,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Owner-level tyre pressure/tread check. |
| Check drive chain tension and lubrication (owner check) | Every 1,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Owner-level chain tension check and lubrication. |
| Check brake pads, replace if necessary | Every 1,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Owner-level brake pad wear check; contact dealer for replacement if worn. |
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